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Issue 5: Friday 20 March 2015Newsletter

Ms Paddy McEvoyPRINCIPAL

Inside this issue

Next School Tour .............................. 2Term 1 Diary .........................................2 Canteen Roster ...................................2Year 12 Retreat....................................3Year 8 Camp..........................................4Chinese New Year Dinner ...............5Oxfam .....................................................5Year 6 Excursion..................................6Year 5 Excursion..................................7Year 2 Zoo Snoozes...........................8Year 1 Excursion..................................9Primary Sport...............................10,11Swimming Carnival.........................11Secondary Sport...............................12SAC Uniform Shop ..........................13Digital Tech Competition...................13

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

EARLY DISMISSAL at 1PM:

Thursday 2 April (Holy Thursday)

PUPIL FREE DAY:Monday 27 April

(Staff PD Day)

Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends and Students of SAC, Last Saturday we welcomed over 80 students and their families to the College to attend enrolment interviews for 2016 and 2017. These conversations provide us with important insights into the factors that shape parents’ choice in schools. I would like to acknowledge our current students and their families for sharing positive messages with friends and family about St Aloysius College - this word of mouth recommendation is often critical in encouraging new families to enrol.I recently received a lovely card from a past student, Lauren Reid, a graduate of the Class of 2011. Lauren said: “I will be forever grateful for the love of learning SAC reignited in me, for the equality of opportunity my classmates and I experienced, for the care and phenomenally hard work of my teachers and for their good humour too! And most of all for the way I was encouraged to be a well-rounded, well-informed, merciful and compassionate young woman.” Lauren took the time to share these reflections and was also one of the old scholar helpers at the Aquatics Centre for our Swimming Carnival this term. We thank Lauren for being the generous and thoughtful young woman she is and acknowledge all the old scholars who give back to our school through sport coaching, after school care, tutoring and a range of special events. We are keen to maintain and develop this network further and encourage all our graduates to become part of the SAC Old Scholars Association.There is no doubt that the expansion of the laptop program to Years 4, 5 and 6 students has led to the use of a broader range of resources across the curriculum and this has opened up some exciting new learning experiences for our students. Whilst we are aware that the students and their families were very excited to receive their new Surface Pro, our intention as educators is to ensure that this excitement extends to student learning and results in increased student engagement and improved outcomes. The collaboration and shared professional learning taking place within and between Primary classes and the harnessing of student expertise to assist in the integration of the laptops have been most impressive. We hope that students will share their work samples with parents, one of the many advantages of this portable form of technology.At our College Advisory Council meeting this week we farewelled the outgoing Chair of the Council, Professor Tim Doyle. Tim’s two daughters, Georgia and Matilda, have now graduated from SAC. We thank Tim for his years of service to the College. Tim has overseen the transition of the SAC Board to its new structure of Advisory Council as we became part of Mercy Education. We have appreciated Tim’s authentic commitment to Mercy values and his firm belief in our capacity at SAC to make an impact on the South Australian educational landscape. His wisdom and support will be greatly missed and we wish him every blessing.From the start of Term 2, the SAC Office will be open from 8:15am until 4:30pm. This change has been made to provide the highest levels of staffing at those times when parents are most likely to be seeking services. Access to the College outside of SAC Office hours will still be via the Chancery Lane or Angas Street gates.

Ms Paddy McEvoyPRINCIPAL

From the start of Term 2, the SAC Office will be open from 8:15am until 4:30pm.Access to the College outside of SAC Office hours will still be via the

Chancery Lane or Angas Street gates.

Art & Photography CompetitionThe Royal Commonwealth Society of South Australia is hosting an Art and Photography Competition this year. The theme of this competition is South Australia. Our students are invited to create an artwork, including computer generated art or a photograph that reflects an aspect of South Australia and shows our rich and diverse culture and/or environment.

Entries are divided into separate age categories (Category 1 is U10, Category 2 is U14 and Category 3 is U18) with cash prizes to be won in each! All entries are due by Monday 11 May. All work must be individually posted to:Art & Photography Competition PO Box 7013, 190 Hutt Street, Adelaide 5000.

• For more information on this contest, please come and pick up a form from the Art Room noticeboard. Good luck!

TERM 1 DIARY (for students and parents)

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23 March1pm Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Silver Paddle (assessed) Camp begins

24 March10am School Tour

25 March3:30pm Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Silver Paddle (assessed) Camp ends

26 MarchYear 12 PE students - kayaking (all day)

27 March

1030 MarchYear 5 Camp begins9am Year 8 immunisations (1 of 3)

31 MarchYear 5 Camp ends

1 April 2 April9am Holy Week liturgy (R-12)Newsletter available on SAC website

3 AprilGood Friday (public holiday)

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYWEEK THURSDAY FRIDAY

CANTEEN ROSTERwsletter

923 MarchFran BullerDi Young

24 MarchRex Robinson

25 MarchRex Robinson

26 MarchPam Robinson

27 MarchSue Cecere

1030 MarchFran Buller Di Young

31 MarchRex RobinsonLisa Guglielmo

1 AprilHELP NEEDED

2 AprilPam RobinsonJoanne Mandi

3 AprilGOOD FRIDAY

WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

CANTEEN ROSTER

YEAR 12 RETREAT - My lor and LongwoodFrom Monday 23 February until Wednesday 25 February the Year 12 cohort travelled to two Retreat sites to take a break and reflect on the future. These three days were a memorable way to mark the half way point of the first term of school for the 2015 Year 12s. The students’ enthusiasm and willingness to participate was encouraging. Their positivity was contagious and everyone fully embraced the experiences on offer. The Retreat exceeded our expectations and we returned with a refreshed outlook. We now look forward to embracing the remainder of the year, having been energised by this experience.

Ms Carolyne Williams & Ms Muriel NoujaimYEAR 12 COORDINATORS

Ghufran & Georgina during the affirmation activity

Students’ Reflections

In the midst of school work, assignments and other formal assessments, the Year 12 Retreat provided an exciting ‘vacation’ for the senior students. The short period of three days and two nights was a time for the Year 12s to leave behind their work and outside stresses and take a well-deserved break. The Retreat provided an opportunity for relaxation and reflection and also building and strengthening the friendships between fellow students. We were all encouraged to step outside our comfort zones and share our personal thoughts and experiences with each other. Three bus loads of eager and enthusiastic girls were off to Mylor Baptist Retreat Centre or Longwood Camp for fun filled days. On Mylor Camp, we participated in memorable sessions which focused on our loved ones, coping with Year 12 work and other important aspects in our lives. After reflection we had an opportunity to strengthen bonds between our friends and have some fun participating in raft-making, canoeing, swinging from a 12m giant swing or crawling through mud on a military inspired challenge course. Each activity not only tested and strengthened our team building skills, but also our muscles which were aching by the end of each day. At the Longwood Camp, students were separated into groups to reflect and share thoughts before coming together again to discuss as a whole group. Interspersed between these spiritual gatherings were small yet lively games and many well-prepared meals. Longwood students also participated in a blindfold trust activity and a fun, yet extremely competitive, Mini Olympics competition. Each night we all spent time preparing for the SAC Low Talent Night. Acts ranged from magic tricks, dancing, singing, poetry and unforgettable skits made by staff and students. After returning from the Retreat it was clear that the Year 12 cohort had united as one large Class of 2015, even though we were not all together at the same site. The Year 12 Retreat was filled with challenges, laughter, happiness, memories as well as many mixed emotions. It was one to remember and will surely resonate with us for the rest of our lives.Karen Short & Theresa Chav 12MN

Canoeing teams getting ready for some fun!

Holding hands during the prayer before dinner timeSayward in the raft making activity

YEAR 8 CAMP - Glenhaven Park Camps i teDuring Weeks 3 and 4 of Term 1, the Year 8s set off for the Glenhaven Park campsite. The camps were split into two groups. Students in 8KF, 8SB and 8SG attended camp from Wednesday 11 February to Friday 13 February and students in 8KM and 8LC attended from Wednesday 18 February to Friday 20 February.The camps were designed to allow students to attempt new things and explore new experiences, learn how to not give up and to accept people for who they are. The program started with team building challenges through initiatives and the ‘Tower Challenge’ which puts groups of ten to twelve students into scenarios that can only be completed as a group. This then set the theme for the next couple of days, where challenge and tests were placed on individuals and on teams to achieve to the best of their abilities. The three days gave the opportunity for students to get to know one another, break the ice, build trust and reliance and develop new skills. Activities included raft building, bush skills, archery, 10m high ropes course, giant swing and a river hike. It was fantastic to see so many students overcome their fears as well as the encouragement that the girls gave to each other as their peers attempted the different activities. Night time activities included ‘Hide and Seek’ in the dark and the ‘SAC’s Got Talent’, a talent show which revealed the girls’ excellent skills and abilities. On the last night, a disco was held in the hall at the campsite which gave everyone on the camp a chance to let their hair down on the dance floor - even the teachers showed off some of their funky dance moves!

Ms Linda Clemente YEAR 8 COORDINATOR

ROADWORKS ON ANGAS STREETATTENTION TO ALL SAC FAMILIES AND FRIENDSAdelaide City Council is currently doing roadworks outside the College. We have been advised that these works should be completed by the end of March.The council has advised that they will not enforce the parking restrictions during pick-up and drop-off times on Angas Street on the school’s boundary.Please ensure that you have your SAC parking token on display at all times.

Parking tokens can be collected from the SAC Office.

All Responsible Facebook Users: Become a fan of our official SAC fan page!

To do this, simply search ‘St Aloysius College’ and click ‘Like’. You will then be able to view all recent posts, relevant links and photos. You’ll be kept up to date with student achievements, upcoming events and more!

The girls enjoying themselves on the ‘High Ropes Course’

Belle just hanging around!

The girls cooling off after a long hot day!

Activity groups listening attentively to instructions

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Aloysius-College/314765525267



2015 International Student Chinese New Year DinnerOn Thursday 26 February international students from SAC gathered at the T Chow Restaurant in Market Street to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Goat with a delicious Chinese banquet. The girls enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time together and get to know each other better. As they represent many different year levels, from Years 9 to 12, their paths do not necessarily cross during the busyness of their school week. Also invited were some students who will join the international student cohort during the year and who are presently developing their English language skills at the South Australian College of English in Waymouth Street. There was much laughter which reflected the good mood of those present and many photographs taken to help remember an enjoyable evening.

Ms Olympia ZoanettiINTERNATIONAL STUDENT (ACADEMIC) COORDINATOR

“It was a relaxing time. It felt like we were at home with family.”Emily Chin 11SE “It was a very good night. I met new friends and liked the place very much.”Shi Kexin 11CE

OXFAM INTERNATIONAL

Getting Involved In A Better Future!

On Wednesday 11 March 2015 the Year 11 Society and Culture students visited Oxfam International. They were informed about Oxfam’s aims to reduce poverty and injustice. There are many campaigns such as ‘Close the Gap’, ‘Fair Trade’ and ‘Behind the Brands’ which assist other countries to sustain a better lifestyle for their citizens. Oxfam is run by over 40 volunteers who have set up an amazing bookshop. We were warmly welcomed by Mr Chris Leaver who taught us about the history and work of Oxfam and opened an invitation for us to let others know of this work. For more information, please visit their website on: https://www.oxfam.org.au

Ms Sharyn SchubertSOCIETY AND CULTURE TEACHER

Year 11 Society and Culture students visited Oxfam InternationalEVERYBODY SHOULD BE ABLE TO EAT,

DRINK, EARN AND LEARN.

Chieh-Ju (Trinity), Khanh & Lushi (Lucy) International students with Ms Paddy McEvoy celebrating the Chinese New Year!

YEAR 6 EXCURSION - Par l iament HouseThis term Year 6 students have been learning about the Australian government and parliament in Humanities and Social Sciences. As part of this unit, the Year 6 classes attended a tour of Parliament House, led by Member of Parliament for Adelaide, Ms Rachel Sanderson on Tuesday 10 March 2015. The girls were guided through the Upper and Lower Houses as well as the State Parliament Library. They were taught about parliamentary processes, the history of the buildings and the significance of the different spaces within Parliament House. The girls enjoyed being immersed in hands-on learning and experiencing what a day at work feels like for State Parliamentary Members.

Ms Lisa McLaughlin, Ms Nicole Priest, Ms Renee Lambi& Ms Sharon HillYEAR 6 HOME CLASS TEACHERS


At Parliament House we found out that the Lower House is more decorated and older than the Upper House. Parliament House was built at two separate times because of the Depression when money was scarce. I enjoyed the interesting facts that the members of Parliament shared with us. Camryn Brown 6RLThe most enjoyable thing about Parliament House was having the privilege to sit in the Lower and Upper Houses. I enjoyed looking at the library and all the rare books that looked so old. Grace Zada-Boatwright 6LM Some of my favourite experiences about visiting Parliament House were learning about its history, exploring the rooms, meeting our local Liberal Member of Parliament, Ms Rachel Sanderson who spoke to us about drafting a legislation about magazine rating for children and teenagers. I thought having the rating was a good idea because sometimes the content of the magazine may be inappropriate for young children. Casey Waterhouse 6SH

Celina & Hayley

Lily-Mae, Isla & Coco

Group photo at the front of Parliament House

Allanah, Brooke & Zara

SECONDARY SPORTYEAR 5 EXCURSION - Ho ldfast Bay in G lene lg On Wednesday 25 February all Year 5 students went to Holdfast Bay in Glenelg to discover how the first settlers arrived to Australia in 1836.When we arrived, we had a few photos taken in front of a monument of the HMS Buffalo in Moseley Square on Jetty Road. There was an anchor which we believe belonged to the HMS Buffalo or the Africaine. We had our recess there and enjoyed our time while playing on the grass.We then followed the Proclamation trail. We were able to see a replica of the HMS Buffalo, which is now a family restaurant and it is one foot taller than the original ship. The HMS Buffalo was one of the first ships to arrive in Australia. The ship looked really big and unfortunately it was closed during our excursion as it is being renovated, so we couldn’t enter. The original HMS Buffalo sadly sunk around the coast of New Zealand. We did a lot of walking on the Proclamation trail but it was totally worth it!We also had the opportunity to see the Bay Discovery Centre. Here all of the students looked at and learnt about artefacts from South Australia’s history. Some of the artefacts were in a little room from the Africaine. Some of the students were able to watch a short clip of how the ships arrived and how much trouble the free settlers had when they came to Australia. We saw some old shells, how people used to dress and what life was like when the first settlers arrived. We certainly learnt a lot about South Australia’s history.We then went for a walk on the beach and everyone enjoyed playing on the sand and digging deep holes to find water. Some had competitions to see who could dig the deepest hole, others were writing their names and drawing shapes in the sand and some were doing handstand competitions. Everyone enjoyed being on the beach and having fun!Lastly, we walked along the Glenelg jetty. From the end of the jetty we were able to look at the ocean and the buildings at Glenelg. We finished our jetty walk by having our photo taken.At the end of the day we walked to the tram and got on board. The tram driver joked that there was no room for us on the tram. For a second we thought he was serious, but then we realised that he was only joking. In summary, we believe that this excursion to Glenelg was worthwhile. Everyone agreed that we learnt a lot. We would like to thank all the teachers and parents who helped to make this Glenelg experience possible. We hope the next Year 5s enjoy it as much as we did. We had an amazing time at Holdfast Bay!

Olivia Bolton 5JA & Amelia Milburn 5JA

On Wednesday 25 February we caught the tram to Holdfast Bay in Glenelg. The purpose of this excursion was to help us with our History project on the colony of South Australia. When we arrived we looked at a statue of where the first settlers arrived in Glenelg. Then we sat down on the beautiful green grass, had our recess and did lots of cartwheels. Then we went to the Bay Discovery Centre where a man talked to us about the history of South Australia. After this we took out our books and wrote our questions down and explored this wonderful place of history. It is a great place to learn and all of our questions were answered. After that we went around looking for more information on where people settled. Then we took off our shoes and walked along the beautiful Glenelg beach. We walked in puddles of water and had lunch at a playground. It was so much fun! Sadly, we then had to go back to school. The Bay Discovery Centre and Glenelg is a great place to learn new things about the history of South Australia.

Isabella Lieschke & Holly O’Farrell 5NW

Having fun at the beach while learning about the history of South Australia Greeting from Alisha & Cruz

Reenacting the arrival of the first settlers, were the important people were carried

SECONDARY SPORTYEAR 2 CAMP - Zoo SnoozeDuring February the Year 2 classes ventured to the Adelaide Zoo to participate in their first overnight camp. In-between feeding meerkats, patting snakes, watching tigers and eating icecream, the girls had a sensational time and are still talking about their experiences. Below are some comments from the Year 2 students.

Mr Adrian SheridanYEAR 2 HOME CLASS TEACHER

I liked the meerkats and my favourite one was ‘Snowy’ the white one.Karina Phillips 2AS

My favourite thing was having icecream.Reda Jafari 2AS

I liked the Zoo Snooze because we got to see ‘Wally’ the python.Skarlet Stenhouse 2AS

I liked hearing the lions roar on our Zoo Snooze.Alannah Guglielmo 2LS

My favourite part of the Zoo Snooze was seeing the sea lions asleep on the rocks. They looked so cute.Catalina Docampo 2LS

It was very funny in the Nocturnal House when the tiny mouse kept running around its enclosure.Darcy Johnston 2LS

I liked the flamingos because they are pink and very beautiful. Mariam Hazara 2BM

I liked the giant pandas, Wang Wang and Funi. Wang Wang was folding his food up around him like a bed. Poppy Martin 2BM

I liked feeding the meerkats - they were so cute! The worms we fed them with were so wiggly!Yana Siahamis 2BM


Students in Year 2 ventured to the Adelaide Zoo to participate in their first overnight camp!

Celina & Hayley A giraffe and meerkat

SECONDARY SPORTYEAR 1 EXCURSION - H is tory T ime at Urrbrae HouseOn Wednesday 4 March the students of 1JG visited the Urrbrae House Historic Precinct. During this History excursion the girls were taken back to 1892 and were involved in various activities from that time. Below are some comments and reflections from their experience.

Ms Jessica GrohsYEAR 1 HOME CLASS TEACHER

On Wednesday 4 March we went to Urrbrae House. The housekeeper let us inside. Emmy Denys 1JG

The housekeeper told us about life in 1892. It was the first house in South Australia to get electricity. Yenuli Perera 1JG

Inside Urrbrae House we got a lace collar and badge. My name was Miss Eliza. Vishaka Venkat 1JG

I went to the laundry to wash clothes using a washboard and a tub of water. Elaine Chen 1JG

We went outside to look for eggs for the cook and saw some roses when we were collecting them. We had to help Miss Polly count twelve eggs. She was not very good at counting. Maria Jurasic 1JG

We visited the kitchen and I made bread crumbs and ground coffee beans. Chrissy Thomas 1JG

At morning tea we ate cucumber and butter sandwiches, orange slices with either water or lemon cordial. The servants served us our morning tea. Grace Kennedy 1JG

We went downstairs to the school room with Miss Victoria and wrote in cursive. She played a special piano called ‘harmonium’. We also went to the billiard room and library. In the library there were squashed flowers in a book. Imogen Vigor 1JG

We went to the drawing room and I made a card for my Mum and Dad. Saba Sebastiano 1JG

We played ‘Signalman’. It was like musical chairs and I won!Summer Scardigno 1JG

My favourite place was the dining room. I loved it because it smelled like oranges. Scarlett Reynolds 1JG


SECONDARY SPORTPRIMARY SPORTTake a look at what has been happening at Primary Sport during Term 1…

SAC Pink basketball team timeout with coach Ms Joanne Szegedi

Sophie at SAPSASA East Adelaide swimming trials

Year 6/7 SAC Black team in action at basketball!

Kira & Victoria participating in the Friday afternoon lacrosse clinics

Lourdes during the Year 1 Come ‘n’ Try cheerleading program

House Captain Emily, running the warm-up session with Years 2 and 3 students

Terms 2 & 3 Sport Nominations

Terms 2 and 3 sport nominations for netball, basketball, indoor soccer and lacrosse were held today (Friday 20 March). If your daughter missed out on attending the meeting and did not collect a nomination form she will need to collect a nomination form for her chosen sport from the PE Office on Monday 23 March, 2015.Nominations are due Friday 27 March (Week 9) Late nominations will not be accepted. A reminder to fill out all nominations forms and the payment envelope that was attached. Please place the correct money in the envelope as change cannot be given.

SAPSASA/SACPSSA Sport Trials

On Tuesday 3 March, fifteen Years 4-7 students took part in the East Adelaide SAPSASA swimming trials. Congratulations to Charlie Cao 7SS for making it to the East Adelaide SAPSASA team. She will now compete at the State Championships on Thursday 26 March. Good luck Charlie!

A great day was had by all and the girls represented SAC with pride. I would also like to thank the parents for their support and help.

Trials for the Year 6/7 SAPSASA knockout netball team took place today, Friday 20 March. Thank you to all girls who trialled. If your daughter was successful in making the team she will be notified by the end of next week (Week 9).

The Year 6/7 SAPSASA lacrosse team has now been selected. Students received information/permission forms this week and are asked to return their permission form to me by Monday 23 March in the PE Office. The carnival will take place on Wednesday 25 March (Week 9) from 9am-3pm at Sturt Lacrosse Club. Good luck girls!

Trials for Years 4-7 SAPSASA cross country will take place on Friday 26 March (Week 9) before school 7:30-8:30am in the SAC gym.

If your daughter wishes to trial and is able to confidently run 2km (students born 2005) or 3km (students born 2004, 2003, 2002), she will need to sign up her name on the PE Office window next week.

Please continue to contact me for sport absences or if you have any questions or concerns.

Ms Kate MarksPRIMARY SPORT COORDINATOR

Contact Information for Primary Sport Coordinator:Ms Kate Marks

Tel: 0447 512 480 or 8217 3233 Email: [email protected]

SAPSASA/SACPSSA Section 1 Swimming Carnival

On Monday 16 March, eighteen students from Years 4-7 participated in the SACPSSA Section 1 Swimming Carnival. Once again our team faced a tough competition, having been selected to compete in this division and compete against many co-ed and all boys schools. SAC came 6th overall. Congratulations and well done to all participants on your fantastic efforts! I would like to especially congratulate the following students for finishing in the top four for their event: Ashlee Fitzhardy 4KBSummer Barber-Horsman 5JAReghan McGinlay 7JWCharlie Cao 7SSZara Dirk 4GBEliza Moroney-Plouffe 5JVSophia Smith 5NWNatalie Martino 6SH

Ms Kate MarksPRIMARY SPORT COORDINATOR

Chelsea competing in the butterfly event

Congratulations and well done to all participants!

SECONDARY SPORTSAC SWIMMING CARNIVAL FUN!

SECONDARY SPORTSECONDARY SPORT

Check out our teams in action!

The undefeated Senior SAC 1 beach volleyball team! A perfect dig for the Senior SAC 4 beach volleyball team!

Old scholar coach Ms Catherine O’Sullivan addressing the Year 7/8 water polo team at half time

Winners are grinners !Old scholar coach Ms Meg Henderson with the Year 10/11

Senior C SAC 2 volleyball team which had a great win last weekend!

Playing a strong single match for the Year 10 SAC 1 B tennis team last weekend

In attack for the Year 8/9 lacrosse team against Walford Anglican School last Friday afternoon

Term 1 Sport

The last round for Secondary Term 1 sport will take place next week (Week 9)with beach volleyball teams concluding their season on Tuesday 24 March, water polo on Thursday 26 March, lacrosse on Friday 27 March and Saturday sport teams on Saturday 28 March.

A reminder that due to the cancellation of rounds 1 and 2 for Saturday sport, the results for these competitions will not be recorded and there will be no points displayed on the premiership table. As a result these teams will not play the allocated play-offs round but instead they will play the round 1 games. Students will be notified of this during their Week 9 training and via the weekly schedule that is e-mailed on Monday mornings. Therefore there will be no training in Weeks 10 and 11 of this term.

Term 2/3 Sport

Approximately 170 Years 7-12 students have nominated to play Term 2/3 sport for the winter season. We have ten netball teams, seven badminton teams, two soccer teams and one lacrosse team next term. Information packs regarding Term 2/3 sport will be issued to students involved by Weeks 10 and 11 of this term. I ask that all students and parents read this carefully so they are fully aware of the details regarding each sport.

Knockout Sport Information

Over Terms 2-4 Secondary students are given the opportunity to trial for our knockout sport teams. This year we have nominated to participate in knockout netball, basketball and indoor volleyball at Junior (Year 8/9) and Open (Years 10-12) levels as well as soccer in the open age group. Students will also be given the opportunity to participate in the Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships held in Term 2. To be selected for these teams, students need to nominate for selection on the PE Office window and then attend the allocated trial dates for each team. Information regarding these trials will be communicated to students via email and via the daily Student Bulletin. From these trials the best available team will be selected. Students selected for these teams must be committed to all training sessions and games with an expectation to adhere to the Secondary Sport knockout policies in order to maintain a position in the team.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Kelsey Brett 11SE who has been selected to represent South Australia in the U18 State basketball team. She will travel to Victoria in April to compete against the State team representatives from New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and New Zealand. Good luck to Kelsey and the SA U18 State team in the National Basketball Championships!

Ms Vashti CasserlySECONDARY SPORT COORDINATOR

Contact Information for Secondary Sport Coordinator:Vashti Casserly

Mobile: 0447 937 709Email: [email protected]

SAC UNIFORM SHOP

NETBALL TUNICIf your daughter has a netball tunic that is no longer needed, now is the time to drop it into the Uniform Shop for us to sell second-hand for you!

WINTER UNIFORM For new students, now is the time to look at purchasing winter uniform ready for the first day of Term 2. Current students are also encouraged to check that their winter uniform from last year still fits. Students will need a winter tunic, a blouse, a jumper, a blazer and brown socks or tights. We currently have good stocks of quality second-hand items so take advantage of these savings! We recommend making an appointment as soon as possible for your daughter to be fitted during opening times in the last weeks of Term 1. Appointments can be made by visiting:staloysius.setmore.comBeing organised now means you can relax during the school holidays.Parents do not need to attend – children can be fitted by us during recess and lunchtimes and we can place the uniform on hold and process your payment manually. If you are interested in second-hand uniform please let us know in the reviews section of the above link.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY OPENING TIMESWe will be open Thursday 23 April and Friday 24 April from 9am-4pm. Please access the Uniform Shop via Angas Street.

SALE ITEMSNew Size 2 and Size 3 winter tunics have been reduced to just $85, a saving of $25, in recognition of the fact that your daughter will only wear it for one winter.New size 6 plain black fleecy trackpants with double knees are available at heavily discounted prices. The price has been reduced from $56 to just $30 each or two for $40! These pants are not suitable to be worn to school but are great value for boys and girls at home!

SURFACE PRO PENSThe Uniform Shop now stocks new replacement pens for the low price of $51!

Ms Lisa BurnerUNIFORM SHOP MANAGER

The 2015 Digital Technologies Competition (previously called Computer Skills) is an initiative of Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) that will be held on Tuesday 19 May 2015. This competition provides an opportunity for all students to gain a measure of their own achievement in an external assessment situation. It provides schools and teachers with comprehensive reporting of results and also gives parents helpful information regarding their child’s performance.

The competition is open to all students from Years 3-10.

All participating students receive a Certificate and an individual Student Report indicating which questions they answered correctly as well as the average mark for the state/region.

Certificates are awarded for each year level in each state/region as follows:

• High Distinction to the top 1% of entrants• Distinction to the next 10% of entrants• Credit to the next 25% of entrants• Participation to all other students who sit the competition• Medals are awarded to the top student(s) in each year

level in the state/country/region.Students can collect entry forms from their Home Class teachers or ICT teachers. Spare copies are also available from the SAC Office. The subsidised cost of entry is $4.00. All entry forms and fees must be handed in to the SAC Office by Thursday 9 April at the latest. Please note that this is the second last day of term.

Mr Brian Davey ICT COORDINATOR

Student Absence and LatenessWhen a student is absent from school or running late, parents are asked to telephone the dedicated student absentee line on 8217 3213 or SMS 0407 724 721 by 9:00am on that day to advise the school of the likely length of absence. Parents will be contacted if the school has not been advised.Upon their return to school after an absence, students are asked to bring a note to the Home Class teacher signed by a parent/caregiver explaining the student’s absence. Your assistance is appreciated.

53 Wakefield StreetAdelaide, South Australia 5000

Tel: 08 8217 3200Email: [email protected]

Fax: 08 8212 4908Website: www.sac.sa.edu.au


53 Wakefield StreetAdelaide, South Australia 5000

Tel: 08 8217 3200Email: [email protected]

Fax: 08 8212 4908Website: www.sac.sa.edu.au


St Aloysius College

This Friday 20 March is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.

The National Day of Action provides a focus for schools and the wider school community to strengthen their everyday messages against bullying and violence.

There is a very informative website for parents and carers which provides information about bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence in schools. This can be found at: http://www.bullyingnoway.gov.au/parents/index.html

It’s well worth the look – let’s take a stand together!

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST

VISITORS TO SAC

Adelaide International Women’s Day Breakfast Supporting the Australian National Committee for United Nations Women

Ms Paddy McEvoy with Principal of SMPK Study Tour from Indonesia, Dr Sean Mangan (Blackfriars Priory School Principal)

& SMPK Study Tour teacher

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